# Pakistan-Oman bilateral relations and security cooperation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pakistan-oman-bilateral-relations-and-security-cooperation
> Updated: 2026-10-18T13:07:13.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3.

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi arrived in Islamabad for a two-day official visit to co-chair the eighth session of the Pakistan-Oman Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC). The visit aimed to review bilateral relations and strengthen cooperation across various sectors amid regional tensions in the Middle East.

Following the commission meeting, officials from both nations agreed to boost cooperation in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, and human resources. Plans were announced to establish joint working groups to promote economic ties and employment for Pakistani professionals. 

Regarding regional security, both parties emphasized the need for safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait. During the proceedings, Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, noting casualties among Pakistani nationals, while both officials called for diplomacy and restraint to maintain regional stability.

Diplomatic efforts to address regional instability expanded on October 18, 2026, through consultations involving Egypt. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held telephone discussions with his counterparts in Pakistan and Oman to discuss de-escalation. In talks with Ishaq Dar, Abdelatty highlighted the importance of the Quad Regional Mechanism—consisting of Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia—to foster security. Both ministers advocated for the resumption of diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran. These discussions follow the stalled implementation of the ‘Islamabad Memorandum’ signed in June 2026, which intended to halt military operations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

## Claims

- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held phone calls with his counterparts in Pakistan and Oman to discuss regional de-escalation. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Egypt and Pakistan emphasized the need to resume diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the current crisis. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The discussions highlighted the importance of coordination within the Quad Regional Mechanism involving Egypt, Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Regional tensions have increased following the failure to implement the 'Islamabad Memorandum' signed by the US and Iran on June 17, 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Abdelatty rejected any threat to the security of Gulf states, stating it is an integral part of Egypt's security. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Egyptian Foreign Minister rejected the use of maritime straits and passages as tools for political pressure or escalation. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Ongoing military escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group in Yemen has included attacks on civil aviation and energy facilities. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-18: Egypt holds talks with Oman and Pakistan to reduce regional tensions

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks with officials from Oman and Pakistan to discuss regional de-escalation, calling for renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations and stability in the Gulf.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypt-holds-talks-with-oman-and-pakistan-to-reduce-regional-tensions

### 2026-10-14: Pakistan and Oman agree to boost trade and energy cooperation

Pakistan and Oman have agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, and agriculture while emphasizing the importance of maritime freedom in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-and-oman-agree-to-boost-trade-and-energy-cooperation

### 2026-10-13: Omani Foreign Minister arrives in Pakistan for bilateral talks

Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi is visiting Pakistan to co-chair the 8th Joint Ministerial Commission and discuss bilateral cooperation amid Middle East regional tensions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/omani-foreign-minister-arrives-in-pakistan-for-bilateral-talks

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